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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 2
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 3 / 1
- Average Mileage:
- 6,379 miles
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Recall repair of the fuel gauge failed, many attempts have been made to fix it. However failed. Fuel gauge shows empty when in reality it has fuel. (97V194000)
- Mabelvale, AR, USA
Vehicle pulls to the left when driven above 25 miles per hour. The power steering pump leaked fluid and the fuel gauge is inoperable (even after repair).
- San Dimas, CA, USA
Recall 97V19402//mrn 755// the recall notification was received and vehicle was taken in for repairs on 25-Jun-98/ 17-Jul-98/ 27-Jul-98, and again on 26-Aug-98, for the same repair work. A total of four sending units have been installed, and the vehicle is still not fixed. The problem still exists.
- Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Received recall notice 97V194002 & notified dealership. Repairs done on fuel sending unit. Drove vehicle & unit failed. Took vehicle back to dealer & another unit put on. Was driving vehicle & once again sending unit failed. Took it back to dealer, and that unit replaced with another. The 3rd sending unit failed on vehicle.
- Torrance, CA, USA
Gas gauge reads incorrectly. Occupants stranded because vehicle ran out of fuel due to faulty guage not providing accurate readings.
- Beverly Hi, CA, USA
Fuel guage failure. Vehicle ran out of fuel in busy intersection due to faulty guage reading.
- Winter Par, FL, USA
Failure of the fuel guage sending unit causes the guage to read over 1/4 full when in fact it's empty.
- Blue Sprin, MO, USA
Gas gauge failed.
- Chicago, IL, USA
Fuel gauge indicates more gas than what's actually in the tank.
- Fairfield, ME, USA
When driving vehicle, lost power because gas gauge stated that there was quarter of a tank left, but there was not. Road side assistance had to come out to stranded vehicle. Told consumer that this model has a fuel sensor problem. This defect can result in an accident if it was to lose power in heavy traffic. Repairs complete due to recall 97V194.
- Oceanside, NY, USA
Exhaust pipe bent & rubbed against the plastic gas tank which caused a hole that allowed a leak. Took to dealer & was informed owner needs metal piece between tank & exhaust. Manufacturer not taking responsibility of financial replacement. Consumer was never made aware of the skip plate option, requesting reimbursment. Transmission has a pause when upshifting from 2 to 3, when in 4WD, the left wheel grinds when turning. The right front power lock made a grinding noise when power door locks were actuated, dealer installed new door latch assembly. Steering wheel was not centered, causing vehicle to drift to the left while driving.
- Scottsdale, AZ, USA
The fuel gauge reads 1/4 full when the tank is actually empty. This incident almost caused a crash. A new sender unit has been installed by dealership.
- Auburn, ME, USA
Fuel gauge failed, allowing vehicle to run out of gas.
- Monte Sere, CA, USA
Sensor in gas tank failed, causing vehicle to stall.
- Wellesley, MA, USA
Vehicle ran out of gas while driving. Fuel guage reported that it still had gasoline in it.
- Jacksonville, FL, USA
The fuel gauge is broken. Runnig out of gas, and the gauge reads that there is half or a 1/4 of gas left in the tank.
- Norfolk, MA, USA
Out of gas, but the gas gauge was showing just below a quarter of a tank. The dealer replaced fuel sending unit to correct the fuel guage problem.
- Weston, MA, USA
- Wellesley, MA, USA